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Funeral directors in Swaffham

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Swaffham, Norfolk, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 3 funeral directors based in Swaffham, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Breckland Crematorium, 11.8 miles away. Deaths in Swaffham are registered with Breckland register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Swaffham

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Swaffham

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
Eirlys Johnson Funeral Services7.5 miles£2,721£1,695
Jordan Young Independent Funeral Home10.7 miles—£1,830
Gordon Barber Funeral Home11.2 miles£2,795£1,545
Ivan Fisher Funeral Home13.3 miles£2,800—

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Crematoria near Swaffham

Cemeteries in and near Swaffham

Natural & woodland burial near Swaffham

Faith & cultural funerals in Swaffham

Places of worship near Swaffham — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (3 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)
  • Baptist Church · 0.2 miles — 38 Station Street, Swaffham, PE37 7HP

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Swaffham: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Breckland register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

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Funeral costs in Swaffham

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Swaffham?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Swaffham, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Swaffham?
The nearest crematorium to Swaffham is Breckland Crematorium, about 11.8 miles from the town centre. Mintlyn Crematorium (12.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Swaffham?
Contact Breckland register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Swaffham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Swaffham is £2,721 (funeral director’s charges only) at Eirlys Johnson Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,190 at Breckland Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Breckland are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Swaffham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Swaffham offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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